Are the initial investment estimates for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise applicable to co-branded concepts?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
These estimates assume that you are developing a Restaurant that will operate independently of any co-brand concept, such as one offered by one of our affiliates.
Therefore, the estimates do not include any initial franchise fees, continuing fees, buildouts, labor, equipment, or any other expenses associated with any co-brand concept that you might seek to develop at your Restaurant.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 32–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Marble Slab Creamery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial investment estimates provided are specifically for a single Marble Slab Creamery Restaurant and do not include expenses associated with co-branding. The FDD provides separate estimates for a Traditional Restaurant, a Non-Traditional Restaurant, and a Standard Co-Brand Restaurant. There are also specific estimates for a Great American Cookies-Marble Slab Creamery Standard Co-Brand Restaurant and for adding a Marble Slab Creamery to a Round Table Pizza Co-Brand Restaurant.
The document explicitly states that the initial investment estimates assume the restaurant will operate independently of any co-brand concept. Therefore, franchisees should anticipate additional costs if they plan to develop a co-branded location. These additional costs may include initial franchise fees, continuing fees, buildouts, labor, equipment, and other expenses associated with the co-brand concept.
For prospective Marble Slab Creamery franchisees considering a co-branded restaurant, it is crucial to carefully review the specific investment tables provided for co-branded concepts within the FDD. These tables will offer a more accurate representation of the potential initial investment required. Additionally, franchisees should independently investigate the costs of opening a co-branded restaurant in their desired geographic area and consult with a business advisor to make an informed decision.